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2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the election administration’s and judiciary’s independence, consideration should be given to limiting the powers of the prosecutor’s office within the election dispute resolution process and, specifically, restricting its participation in court proceedings in election-related cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Kazakhstan
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be revised to ensure that all seats in at least one chamber of the parliament are freely contested in a popular vote, as provided for by the OSCE commitments, also with a view to fully protect the equality of the vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kazakhstan
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The system by which seats are allocated to the candidates on the party lists could be revised to ensure that voters have sufficient information about who will represent the political party they choose.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase the pluralism and representativeness of the parliament, consideration could be given to lowering the seven per cent threshold for parties to qualify for seat allocation.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral system
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be revised to ensure that all seats in at least one chamber of the parliament are freely contested in a popular vote. In view of the personal character of a parliamentary mandate, deputies should be allowed to change parties or become independent if they so choose.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral system
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing legal safeguards that prevent members of the Majilis from being deprived of their mandates by political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the equality of the vote, the boundaries of single-mandate electoral districts should be reviewed periodically and well in advance of the next elections, in an open and consultative manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kazakhstan
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
A comprehensive review of the current legal framework for elections and fundamental freedoms should be undertaken to bring legislation in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards and to address past and present OSCE/ODIHR recommendations. Reform should be undertaken in open consultation with all stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kazakhstan
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Provisions granting the first President privileged legal status, including the exclusive and unrestricted right to call an early presidential election, should be reconsidered to ensure equality of all individuals before the law and to actively promote a level playing field for all candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kazakhstan
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
CEC regulations should adequately supplement the legal framework to ensure consistency in procedures implemented by lower-level commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
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